Tag Archive for: Africa

Usually I pass out on flights, but for some reason I was awake the whole 15 hours it took me to get to Zanzibar, maybe my blood was still flowing from all the squats I did in the airport. We flew over crystal clear waters flowing through the archipelago....

2013 was the hardest year of my life. What wisdom cannot teach, rock bottom can. I realized that sometimes change is forced when I don’t expect it, and it’s not easy. But breakdowns can lead to breakthroughs when I open myself up enough to feel and deal instead of...

I arrived in Durban late at night in front of a crazy bus stop. I found a cab and the driver phone Roydon to get directions on where to go. We eventually arrived in the beautiful neighborhood where I would be spending the next few days. Roydon showed me to my...

My first night in Coffee Bay, I went to visit the local Jonga tribe to eat traditional food and partake in the traditional Xhosa dancing. The Xhosa language is the African language with the clicking. I have tried to do it, and it is much harder than it sounds! ...

It was a six hour bus ride to East London (I obviously slept the whole way), and a two hour shuttle up to Hogsback. It is a beautiful mountain town heavily influenced by renewable energy, organic gardening, and alternative living (has my name written all over it). Perfect! I...

Jeffrey’s Bay has a Rastas feel to it, especially when staying at Island Vibe. Most people extend their stay or end up returning back to visit their newfound family they have made with the staff and other travelers. My first night there, I had an amazing private room with...

The drive to Brentonwood was full of music, dancing, and beautiful views. Well, I actually slept most the way. I think I have a problem. Put me in a moving mode of transportation for more than 30 minutes, and I’m out (not a good road trip partner unless I’m...

Today 2- Dec- 2014 Today I roamed the streets and explored some more markets. I chatted with the owner of a cute Mexican food stall I had found. Flor has a Latin accent, so I asked where she is from. She is from Mexico and married an Afrikaans man. ...

After a much-delayed flight, I finally arrived in Cape Town. I was hoping to be awake when we landed to see the view since it’s in the top three most beautiful cities in the world, but I was out cold as usual. Normally I research the best form of...

Living in Naivasha was an adventure. We had rain for a few days, so our well water was low and dirty. I hand washed a few items, which ended up crunchy because there wasn’t sufficient water to rinse the soap. I also went 3 days with no shower. I...